Full Book Notes and Study Guides

Detailed study guides typically feature a comprehensive analysis of the work, including an introduction, plot summary, character analysis, discussion of themes, excerpts of published criticism, and Q&A.

Short Book Summaries

Sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of 1959 by Thulani Davis.

Offers reading group guides containing a brief summary and discussion questions written by the publisher. Most helpful for thinking of essay topics and potential topics for a book discussion. Does not provide detailed analysis.

Book Reviews

Sites with a book review or quick commentary on 1959 by Thulani Davis.

Kirkus Reviews tend to be brief, only two or three paragraphs long. The emphasis is on describing the writing style and quality, with a short plot synopsis included. Reviews end with a summary of the reviewer's thoughts and links to purchase options.

LA Times reviews tend to be lengthy and detailed, with an extensive look plot as well as an analysis of the subject matter, characters, and writing style. Key passages from the book are used to illustrate the reviewer's points.

Reviews on The Independent tend to contain a brief plot review, followed by an extended critical analysis. Writing is formal but personal, with the reviewer giving their detailed thoughts and comparing it to the author's other work. Reviews contain a star rating for each book.